Enrollment
1,036
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Fallston, MD
Fallston High
Federal NCES profile for Fallston High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240039000691
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 90
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fallston High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Maryland schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Fallston · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 12.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Fallston High has class sizes larger than 81% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fallston High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Fallston, MD.
School address
District: Harford County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240039000691 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.2%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-75% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fallston High compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fallston High
Fallston High is a lower-poverty, large high school in Fallston, Maryland, enrolling 1,036 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17:1 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.2% free-meal eligibility runs 75% below the Maryland average.
Enrollment of 1,036 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Among 124 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maryland schools statewide, it ranks #122, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 18 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 518 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Harford County Public Schools spends $15,192 per pupil, 26% below the Maryland average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Harford County Public Schools also operates Edgewood High (1,440 students) and Aberdeen High (1,396 students) alongside Fallston High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Fallston High compares
Fallston High on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.2% | ▼ 75% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,036 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,036
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 81% in Maryland - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,192
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 518 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 82.2%
African American 5.8%
Two or More 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 82.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.6, Fallston High is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Harford County Public Schools, which includes Fallston High.
$15,192
Per student
-26%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.6%
State 35.4%
Federal 12.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Fallston High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aberdeen High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bel Air High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| C. Milton Wright High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Harford High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fallston High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,440
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,396
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,341
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,291
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,204
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maryland, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,036 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Fallston High
How many students attend Fallston High?
Fallston High has 1,036 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fallston, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fallston High?
The student-teacher ratio at Fallston High is 17:1, which is 17% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fallston High?
12.2% of students at Fallston High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fallston High?
The largest demographic group at Fallston High is White at 82.2% of enrollment, in Fallston, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fallston High?
Fallston High has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fallston High rank among public schools in Fallston?
By Resource Investment Index, Fallston High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Fallston, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Fallston on the city page.
Is Fallston High a good school?
Fallston High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Maryland schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Harford County Public Schools?
Besides Fallston High, Harford County Public Schools also operates Edgewood High (1,440 students), Aberdeen High (1,396 students), and Bel Air High (1,341 students). See the Harford County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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